New York [US], May 19 : UAE reiterated its condemnation of Iran’s attack on the country and other fellow countries in the Gulf region, terming them as “unlawful”, and also raised serious concern over Tehran’s control over the navigation route through the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting the global oil and gas supplies. Speaking at the… Continue reading UAE again condemns Iran’s “unlawful” attack in Gulf region and disruption on Strait of Hormuz passage
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Shikhar Pahariya excited for Janhvi Kapoor and Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’, calls her “lady don” after trailer release
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 19 : Actor Janhvi Kapoor’s rumoured boyfriend, Shikhar Pahariya, seems to be excited about her upcoming film ‘Peddi’. After the trailer of the film was launched in Mumbai on May 18, Shikhar shared his reaction on social media and left fans talking with his fun post for Janhvi Kapoor. Taking to… Continue reading Shikhar Pahariya excited for Janhvi Kapoor and Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’, calls her “lady don” after trailer release
India’s rising oil imports push trade deficit back into dangerous territory: Crisil
New Delhi [India], May 19 : India’s oil trade deficit is set to widen sharply in FY27 as rising crude prices, weakening petroleum exports and the country’s heavy dependence on imported oil place renewed stress on external balances, according to a report by Crisil. The report, titled “Oil’s not well”, underlined that India continues to… Continue reading India’s rising oil imports push trade deficit back into dangerous territory: Crisil
Railways approves Rs 993 crore Arakkonam-Chengalpattu doubling project to boost Chennai Suburban Rail network
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 19 : Indian Railways has approved the Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Doubling Project (68 km) of Southern Railway at a cost of Rs 993 crore on Friday, reinforcing its commitment towards safer, faster and more efficient rail transportation across the country. The section forms part of the important Chennai suburban circular rail network… Continue reading Railways approves Rs 993 crore Arakkonam-Chengalpattu doubling project to boost Chennai Suburban Rail network
KKR face must-win test; MI out to spoil party
KOLKATA: (May 19) Their campaign hanging by a thread, Kolkata Knight Riders will have no option but to go all out against an already-eliminated Mumbai Indians in a crucial IPL match, here on Wednesday. A defeat will officially end KKR’s playoff hopes for the second successive season under Ajinkya Rahane after their disappointing eighth-place finish… Continue reading KKR face must-win test; MI out to spoil party
Xi warned Trump against the ‘Thucydides Trap’ – here’s what ancient Greece can tell us about US‑China relations
LONDON: (May 19) In his opening remarks at his summit with Donald Trump on May 15, the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, invoked the fifth-century BC Greek historian Thucydides to issue a veiled warning to the US president. “The world has come to a new crossroads. Can China and the United States transcend the so-called ‘Thucydides… Continue reading Xi warned Trump against the ‘Thucydides Trap’ – here’s what ancient Greece can tell us about US‑China relations
Strong congressional backing for India-US ties despite differences among governments: lawmakers
WASHINGTON: (May 19) India-US relationship enjoys bipartisan support in the US Congress despite disagreements between the governments of the two countries over trade and tariffs, US lawmakers said here, and urged New Delhi to play a greater role in addressing global issues. Participating in the Capitol Hill Summit 2026 on Monday, Democrat Congressmen Ro Khanna… Continue reading Strong congressional backing for India-US ties despite differences among governments: lawmakers
20 aloo tikkis, ‘Rusty’ tales and growing old gently: Ruskin Bond is 92
DEHRADUN: (May 19) A verdant garden in bloom, birds chirping in the backdrop, a warm sun making its way across the horizon and lots of children of course. India’s favourite author is 92 and the celebration could not have been more Ruskin Bond-ish – wisdom and wit wrapped into one perfect afternoon. Recovering from a… Continue reading 20 aloo tikkis, ‘Rusty’ tales and growing old gently: Ruskin Bond is 92
Petrol, diesel prices hiked for second time a week, up 90 paise
NEW DELHI: (May 19) Petrol and diesel prices were hiked by about 90 paise per litre on Tuesday, marking the second increase in fuel rates in less than a week after state-run oil firms ended a nearly four-year freeze on revisions. The increase pushed petrol prices in New Delhi to Rs 98.64 per litre from… Continue reading Petrol, diesel prices hiked for second time a week, up 90 paise
US nod to possible sale of support services for Apache helicopters, M777A2 howitzers
WASHINGTON: (May 19) The US has approved the possible sale of support services and related equipment for Apache helicopters to India for an estimated cost of USD 198.2 billion, the US Department of State said. The Department of State also approved a possible sale of sustainment support for M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers for an estimated cost… Continue reading US nod to possible sale of support services for Apache helicopters, M777A2 howitzers